Wot songs get you travelling?

Thinking of leaving on a jet plane? Can’t
wait to get on the road again or dreaming of a summer
holiday? You’re not alone, almost one in three Kiwis have
been inspired to travel by a song, according to the latest
survey of 2,472 New Zealand respondents by leading travel
website Wotif.

Wotif spokesperson, Kirsty La
Bruniy said that 32% of respondents revealed they were
inspired to travel by music.

“John Denver’s hit,
Leaving on a Jet Plane was voted the top
travel-inspiring song, followed by New York, New York
and On the Road Again. Rounding out the top five of
classic travel songs were The Eagle’s Hotel California
and Cliff Richard’s Summer Holiday,” Ms La
Bruniy said.

“45% of the songs that inspired people to
travel were about a particular destination, and a huge 78%
of respondents had been, or were planning to go
there.

“With so many songs featuring the Big Apple, it
makes sense that New York was the most travel-inspiring
destination, followed by California and San
Francisco.

“Although half of respondents inspired to
travel by a song planned to take their partners with them, a
relaxing holiday (24%) came out on top and only 10% were
seeking a romantic break.

“Adventure or outdoor holidays
(16%) and exploring new cultures (16%) were also high on the
list of holiday types inspired by music.”

Ms La Bruniy
said songs can connect us with fond holiday memories or
remind us of home.

“Of the 68% who associated a song
with a particular holiday memory, it was overwhelmingly a
good memory,” Ms La Bruniy said.

“It’s no surprise,
that Pharrell’s Happy is the song that is currently
at the top of their holiday playlist.

“When asked what
song most reminded people of New Zealand, Slice of
Heaven made it to number one on the list, followed by
Pokarekare Ana.

“Kiwis also like to take a piece
of New Zealand away with Lorde’s Royals and Dave Dobyn’s
Loyal taking out spots two and three for their holiday
playlist.”

Listen to Wotif’s travel anthem to be
inspired to book your next holiday in the wonderful world of
Wotifia at www.wotif.com/wotifia.

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